Tacoma, WA
Today Ted and I caught up a bit on our rest in the morning. Our motel did not have laundry services so that chore was put off for another day.
At eleven thirty Ted’s sister-in-law Marg graciously came by our motel and picked us up for lunch and a small tour of Tacoma. We have a light rain today so that gave us a much appreciated day out of the weather and off the bikes.
Redondo Beach
We met Marg (next to Ted) and her daughter Kathy (near right side) and Kathy's daughter Jessica (middle right side) for lunch at Salty's, a very good seafood restaurant on Redondo Beach.
Obviously Salty's will let anyone in with money!
Many of you will remember “Galloping Gertie”. This bridge crosses the Tacoma Narrows, a very narrow section of the Puget Sound with extreme currents. In 1940 this bridge collapsed when the high winds and extreme currents became too much for it to stand. It has since been replaced and a brand new bridge beside it just opened last week.
The Tacoma Dome - Is unusual because it is blue and made entirely of wood. The dome is regularly washed by hand.Late this afternoon I removed my Jesse hard bags and adjusted and lubed the chain. I will lube it again tomorrow after it gets hot.
Tomorrow we are back in the saddle again as we head for Mt Rainier and Mt St. Helens. Our end goal is to get as close as possible to Astoria, on the northern coast of Oregon.
Ted and I would like to again thank Marg, Kathy and Jessica for joining us for lunch. The conversation and company were very much appreciated! Come to Paducah and give us a chance to return the favor!
Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. ~Andre Gide~
Great pics! Sorry our conversation was so short the other night. Duty called! It was great to hear your voice! Call back again when you get a chance! Call the home number! Love you!
ReplyDeleteIt was great seeing and visiting with you. Your postings are a pleasure to read, always informative as well as beautiful to look at. Sounds like a fun trip and loads of work, I'll bet it is well worth it. Hope you enjoy the rest of it as much as you have so far. Marg
ReplyDeleteWhat.. no harleys in this posse.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed lunch today but some of us have to work. Got to make money to keep the harley running.
See you next time. Wes
Lunch was a blast. Wish you had time for some home cookin, but I realize ya have to keep the bikes runnin - next time!
ReplyDeleteLuv ya,
{{big hugs}}
Kathy! :)
Glad you had a day of rest! Have a great rip crossing the beautiful western USA! See ya soon.
ReplyDeleteRide safe,
Kevin.